Mains Answer Writing - 10 Oct, 2025

GS2

SOCIAL_ISSUES_AND_SCHEMES

10 marks

Discuss how the Draft National Labour and Employment Policy (Shram Shakti Niti, 2025) aims to balance workers’ welfare with the goal of enhancing ease of doing business in India.

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  • Start with context: Briefly explain why a new labour policy was needed — issues of informality, fragmented social security, and low female labour participation.
  • Balance aspect: In the body, show both sides — welfare (universal social security, gender-sensitive standards, green jobs) and business reforms (digital compliance, self-certification, simplified returns).
  • Conclude with vision: End by linking it to Viksit Bharat 2047 and the creation of an inclusive, future-ready labour ecosystem.

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